KLC Productions presents a documentary film about teen pregnancy trends in association with a university studies program. The film examines statistics on teen pregnancy rates in Victoria, Australia and associated health and socioeconomic risks for both teen mothers and their children. These risks include preterm birth, low birth weight, developmental delays, and continued intergenerational cycles of teen pregnancy. The film also explores contributing factors such as family instability, abuse, low education and socioeconomic status, and lack of sexual education and access to contraception.

1. KLC Productions presents

2. in association with 3rd year university studies

3. a film about

4. Teen Pregnancy

5. Trends

6. Teenage pregnancy is a concern due to high association with a range of poor health and socio-economic outcomes

7. Teenage pregnancies are at increased risk of pre-term delivery, small-for-gestational-age babies, and neonatal deaths

8. Teenage mothers often find it difficult to complete their education

9. are separated from the child’s father

10. Teen Mother often have less financial resources than older mothers Older Mother

11. and the health of their children is often worse

12. Children of adolescent parents have increased risk of developmental delay, behavioural problems, substance abuse, early sexual activity and becoming teenage parents themselves

13. In Victoria: One in twenty students (6%) reported having sex that resulted in pregnancy and a further 7.5% were uncertain as to whether this was the case or not In 2001 and 2002, there were 2150 abortions among Victorians aged 15 to 19, a rate of 13 per cent 2000 young Victorian women under the age of 20 revealed that: - 200 had become pregnant - 100 women elected to abort - 60 women had their babies - 40 women miscarried

14. Risk Factors

15. Conflict in family situations

16. Violence and sexual abuse in childhood

17. Unstable housing arrangements

18. Poor school performance

19. Poor school attendance

20. Low socio-economic background

21. Family history of teenage pregnancies

22. Low maternal education

23. Father’s absence

24. Low self-esteem

25. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

26. Living in a rural or remote area

27. Socio-Cultural Factors

28. 5% of teenagers reported their latest sexual encounter as unwanted. Most teenagers experienced unwanted sex due to alcohol and drug use, pressure from their friends and pressure from partners.

29. The most recent sexual encounter for two thirds of teenagers was with their current boyfriend or girlfriend

30. However, 10.8% of teenagers experienced their latest sexual encounter with someone they had only just met

31. It is known that one in four adolescents have had sex without using a condom

32. And sadly only 40% of teenagers ALWAYS use a condom

33. 50% of all teen pregnancies occur within the first six months of becoming sexually active

34. However, 50% of sexually active teens don’t visit their doctor for prescription contraception until after 12 months of becoming sexually active

35. After giving birth some mothers are actively discouraged from continuing their education

36. And society also looks down on young mothers, even though some teen mums could put older mothers to shame

37. Most young people think this will never happen to them and are more likely to deny that they are pregnant

38. Sadly, most young people do not feel they can talk to their parents about sexual matters and therefore receive little or no advice about having sex

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